Bubbletea Reviews
Australia
I'm not gonna lie, but I found this drama because of Yoon Kye Sang! I've been looking through his dramas and boy does he have acting chops! Check out his other roles to see his more goofy roles. Actually, this drama contains an ensemble cast. You have Jeon Do Yeon. Kim Seo Hyung, and they are badass at playing badass women. The cast itself is reason enough to watch this drama - you can expect a high level of acting as these are mature actors/actresses.
The drama finds it foothold on its ensemble cast. The characters and storyline already has easy backing from its predecessors, as there already is the Western version. I haven't watched that one to compare, however, I like this one.
The story follows and develops well, the characters, the acting is believeable. Yoon Kye Sang has so much charisma and is able to inject his cute charm into his role which is works well in constrast with his character's unemotional exterior. And Jeon Do Yeon is always in her element when her character requires both vulnerability and strength. Kim Seo Hyung is queen, in real life as well probably, and her presence cements the tough elegance of being the CEO, but also the tenderness of being a sister to Yoon Kye Sang, and the dynamic works. You see this immense character growth within the confused Seo Jung Won, as he begins to question himself and what it means to be vulnerable to someone he loves. All in all, their acting is what I'll give applause to. The side characters are great actors/actresses as well and this level of consistency means you won't be disappointed.
There are high stakes in this drama, and the music, direction, editing etc is great, it works well together and executes the complex story well. The actors/actresses have the charisma they need to portray the complex relationships they have - there is a romance, however the story isn't over-embellished over it. The -ahem- tension, in all sense of the word, through its romance, its court cases, the over arching political scandal is well thought out and makes sense. The pacing is well done, the tone is consistent, and the development makes sense. Overall, a well-done directing of this drama and I can't wait for Season 2!
The drama finds it foothold on its ensemble cast. The characters and storyline already has easy backing from its predecessors, as there already is the Western version. I haven't watched that one to compare, however, I like this one.
The story follows and develops well, the characters, the acting is believeable. Yoon Kye Sang has so much charisma and is able to inject his cute charm into his role which is works well in constrast with his character's unemotional exterior. And Jeon Do Yeon is always in her element when her character requires both vulnerability and strength. Kim Seo Hyung is queen, in real life as well probably, and her presence cements the tough elegance of being the CEO, but also the tenderness of being a sister to Yoon Kye Sang, and the dynamic works. You see this immense character growth within the confused Seo Jung Won, as he begins to question himself and what it means to be vulnerable to someone he loves. All in all, their acting is what I'll give applause to. The side characters are great actors/actresses as well and this level of consistency means you won't be disappointed.
There are high stakes in this drama, and the music, direction, editing etc is great, it works well together and executes the complex story well. The actors/actresses have the charisma they need to portray the complex relationships they have - there is a romance, however the story isn't over-embellished over it. The -ahem- tension, in all sense of the word, through its romance, its court cases, the over arching political scandal is well thought out and makes sense. The pacing is well done, the tone is consistent, and the development makes sense. Overall, a well-done directing of this drama and I can't wait for Season 2!
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